cost of GT clutch replacement.

[Train]

So what seems to be a continually popular subject since the Gt came out is the life of the clutch. My clutch is maybe starting to have signs of dieing. So I was wondering how much has this been costing everyone and under what conditions are the dealers covering the job. Thanks Train Man

[northvibe]

if your under warranty you could try to have them cover it, or if you want a sport/performance clutch go buy one and have that installed by yourself/friends or a shop (the dealer will cost too much most likely)

[Train]

so like how much for each of those options

[tcam]

Quote, originally posted by Train »so like how much for each of those optionsIf you go with the aftermarket option, you're probably lookin at $400 or so.

[Psychobroker]

Gripforce//Exedy Stage 1 is much less, something around $150-$200. Check eBay. EDIT: Here's their better than OEM (Stage 1) for $119+s/h: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVWStage 2 for $139: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...QrdZ1Labor will run you $400-$600, depending on the shop. It's a long job.PS: The SEARCH button is your friend . There's a TON of "GT Clutch" Threads around here, including the sticky at the top of this forum. I'm sure there's plenty of info in there for you. Good luck.

[Legros]

Already post a time or two about this.. but i have a problem with my GT... Or is it a problem? i'm close to be unable to shift after hitting lift.. Lets' say at 7000rpm... I thought that a change of clutch would help but maybe it's the transmission? i should change or both?Clutch seemed to be a good avenue for me since my factory clutch will die anyway so wasnt a bad move to upgrade to a better clutch but now i'm not sure it's the clutch that is in problem...Pontiac dealer told me.. that it was normal since it's not a car for powershift!

[Psychobroker]

What exactly does it do when it doesn't let you shift? grind? stick?

[Legros]

Grind would be a good description... In brief, lets say lower than 6000 rpm it pass without problem. higher than that i have to "force" it a bit.. and usually respond with a grinding complain...

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by Legros »Grind would be a good description... In brief, lets say lower than 6000 rpm it pass without problem. higher than that i have to "force" it a bit.. and usually respond with a grinding complain...Is that through all gears, or just 1 in particular?

[Legros]

Well... since i didnt push my luck and hit lift in 4th gear i would say 1st to second.. and second to third present the same symptoms...

[tcam]

Quote, originally posted by Legros »Well... since i didnt push my luck and hit lift in 4th gear i would say 1st to second.. and second to third present the same symptoms... I have similar systems every now and again. And when it does get difficult to shift, the shift itself is usually quite jerky. I just always assumed that I needed both an aftermarket clutch like u said, but also a short shifter. But I really don't know how much those would help.

[Legros]

Quote, originally posted by tcam »I have similar systems every now and again. And when it does get difficult to shift, the shift itself is usually quite jerky. I just always assumed that I needed both an aftermarket clutch like u said, but also a short shifter. But I really don't know how much those would help.Same feeling from the shifter... but i find it hard to believe that it would only need a short shifter (would be fun but i doubt )

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by Legros »Well... since i didnt push my luck and hit lift in 4th gear i would say 1st to second.. and second to third present the same symptoms... You might have a synchronizer problem, not the clutch, but I'm not sure

[Legros]

And that would be a good or a bad news...? For the price of the reparation? Anyway i'll bring the car to a performance shop and have a test run .. i guess they will know better then the GM guys...

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by Legros »And that would be a good or a bad news...? For the price of the reparation? Anyway i'll bring the car to a performance shop and have a test run .. i guess they will know better then the GM guys... Possibly good if you're still under warranty, worse than a clutch if not. I suggest you take it to your Pontiac dealer shop ASAP.